Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 15 at Riccarton Park April 26 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Penvose Lad with 54kg at $10.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.75 len Kumara January 11 over 1150m slow track defeating Little But Fierce carrying 56kg at $3.20. Strong top three prospect.

Last start 4th of 8 at this track on August 21 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Thats Charming with 57.5kg at $4.50. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on August 6 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Miss Starlight with 57kg at $5.30. Strong contender on her best form.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation 13th of 15 at Riccarton Park March 22 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Eastandwest with 55.5kg at $10.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Riccarton Park January 15 over 1200m slow track defeating Corps D'elite with 55kg at $7.40. Winning hope in a suitable contest.

Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at this track May 15 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sonnet carrying 57.5kg at $9.40. On debut 11th of 14 at Riccarton Park February 19 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Turnontheglam with 57kg at $7.70. Everything points to a bright return.

Is first-up after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Te Rapa May 31 over 2200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind El Zoro with 56kg at $19.30. When resuming last campaign eighth of 14 at Matamata April 17 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind La Mezquita with 56kg at $27.70. Can return in winning form.

Recent form sound. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Second Chance with 58kg at $3.50. The run before that 4th of 13 at this track on July 9 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Elusive Impact with 55.5kg at $12.40. Better placed and expected to measure up.

Comes off a 55 day let-up. Last start 6th of 11 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Lady Bankside carrying 55.5kg at $29.50. Before that 9th of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 1600m, in the wet; 11 len behind Koyama carrying 55.5kg at $41.20. Needs to improve sharply.

Last start 11th of 14 at Oamaru on August 15 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Quartz Queen with 53kg at $32.30. Before that 8th of 11 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 12 len behind Lady Bankside carrying 55.5kg at $18.80. Unreliable and needs to do more.

Dual acceptor. Was at big odds at debut, 5th of 7 at Riccarton Park on August 2 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind El Vaquero carrying 51kg at $46.80. Doubt she will trouble these.